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is afghanistan ready to control its own destiny? and, disturbing new information on how second-hand smoke may affect your kids. dr. isadore rosenfeld is here with his sund"sunday house calld that is next. you could save a bundle with geico's multi-policy discount. geico, saving people money on more than just car insurance. ♪ geico, saving people money on more than just car insurance. morning starts with arthritis pain... that's two pills before the first bell. [ bell rings ] it's time for recess... and more pills. afternoon art starts and so does her knee pain, that's two more pills. almost ne, but hang on... her doctor recommended aleve cause it can relieve pain all day with just two pills. this is lisa... who switched to aleve and fewer pills for a day free of pain. and get the all day pain relief oaleve in liquid gels. >> jamie: welcome back, here's the headlines we're following for you, this hour. casey anthony, a free woman. she emerged from an orlando jail 12 days after a jury acquit her the death of her two-year-old daughte
is afghanistan ready to control its own destiny? and, disturbing new information on how second-hand smoke may affect your kids. dr. isadore rosenfeld is here with his sund"sunday house calld that is next. you could save a bundle with geico's multi-policy discount. geico, saving people money on more than just car insurance. ♪ geico, saving people money on more than just car insurance. morning starts with arthritis pain... that's two pills before the first bell. [ bell rings ] it's time...
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will they handle it across the country as troops are transitioned out of afghanistan, kelly. >> yeah, we appreciate your report. keep us posted on what the latest developments might be, as they occur. connor, thank you. >> here is comes, folks, a fox extreme weather alert. i guess winter is here, after record heat and hurricanes, mother nature is putting the icing on the cake. anywhere from four to eight inches of snow, could be more in your area, more expected along the east coast and even in new york city, a live look at time square, not even november, and flakes are coming down and people are beginning the winter preparations ahead of schedule, and very few smiles to be seen. >> it was like, oh, oh, not happy at all. and i was surprised that we were having so much the the thought of one to six, anywhere going north and it was disturbing to us and destroud my weekend plans. >> i think it's kind of crazy, honestly. i didn't think it would actually come and i thought we'd get there sooner than unusual, but i didn't think it would be now. >> and neither did we, mary harrigan and chief
will they handle it across the country as troops are transitioned out of afghanistan, kelly. >> yeah, we appreciate your report. keep us posted on what the latest developments might be, as they occur. connor, thank you. >> here is comes, folks, a fox extreme weather alert. i guess winter is here, after record heat and hurricanes, mother nature is putting the icing on the cake. anywhere from four to eight inches of snow, could be more in your area, more expected along the east coast...
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. >> gregg: time for a quick check of the headlines, afghanistan is calling for a long term security pact with the united states. the new measure calls for the end of unpopular nighttime raids and may keep u.s. troops in afghanistan past the 2014 withdrawal dated. >>> new violence erupting in syria one day after the government agreed to welcome observers to oversee a peace plan. they estimate nearly 3500 people have been killed since march. >> a 52-car pile-up, leaving three people dead. exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. >> heather: we already know the freeways of los angeles are packed with traffic, but apparently so are the skies. because of this helicopters buzzing around at all times of the day and night creating a ton of noise. now, the city is calling on the faa to step casey stegall is live in los angeles. casey, noise isn't the only concern, right? >> reporter: no, it's not. some call the helicopters airborne peeping toms because they are equipped with high-tech cameras that allow the operators to zoom in and snap detailed pictures and video on the gro
. >> gregg: time for a quick check of the headlines, afghanistan is calling for a long term security pact with the united states. the new measure calls for the end of unpopular nighttime raids and may keep u.s. troops in afghanistan past the 2014 withdrawal dated. >>> new violence erupting in syria one day after the government agreed to welcome observers to oversee a peace plan. they estimate nearly 3500 people have been killed since march. >> a 52-car pile-up, leaving...
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connor powell has more from afghanistan. conor? >> reporter: well, rick, there are nearly 100,000 american troops serving here in afghanistan. a record number. while progress here on the war has been slower than everyone wants they believe the effort to train afghanistan security forces will change the tide of the war. >> the higgor call power is bombed out and in ruins, reminder of 30 years of war. running alongside the crumbling building, new paved road with mod earn street lights. this road project is the type of infrastructure project many thought would transform afghanistan after septembe september 11. despite million of aid, peace and stability failed to materialize here. by 2005, taliban were back and wreaking havoc. military focused on iraq, the strategy in afghanistan was to kill as many insurgents as possible. that produced little if any tangible response. >> you can kill bad guys all day long and little will change. you have to change the insurgency from resurging again. >> in 2009, president obama sent more than 30,000
connor powell has more from afghanistan. conor? >> reporter: well, rick, there are nearly 100,000 american troops serving here in afghanistan. a record number. while progress here on the war has been slower than everyone wants they believe the effort to train afghanistan security forces will change the tide of the war. >> the higgor call power is bombed out and in ruins, reminder of 30 years of war. running alongside the crumbling building, new paved road with mod earn street...
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only afghanistan can save afghanistan. all that i want right now is get america to save america. we've got fix our core. [ cheers and applause ] >> brett: thank you very much. as i originally said, megyn kelly on social issues. [ laughter ] >> so moving on, in 2006 you said that public schools are, quote, teaching children there is a separation of church and state you said there that is a myth. do you think had government's ability to inject religion into the public square and swat limit? >> i think thomas jefferson stated it best. he was the author of the religious liberties that he valued so much. that is the united states government should not be a state church. that is really what the fundamental was of separation of church and state. when jefferson wrote a letter to the danbury baptists, they wanted to know will you have a national church in the united states? he said no, because we believe in freedom of conscience. we believe in freedom of speech. that a foundational principle in the united states but it doesn't mean that we are not people of faith and we should exercise th
only afghanistan can save afghanistan. all that i want right now is get america to save america. we've got fix our core. [ cheers and applause ] >> brett: thank you very much. as i originally said, megyn kelly on social issues. [ laughter ] >> so moving on, in 2006 you said that public schools are, quote, teaching children there is a separation of church and state you said there that is a myth. do you think had government's ability to inject religion into the public square and swat...
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he had military oversight there in afghanistan and pakistan. he coordinated money and supplies for terror operation. military officials call it a significant milestone in the haqqani network that is closely aligned with taliban and al-qaida. >> we are learning more about the missile strike in yemen. killed in the attack an war al-awlaki and zamir kahn. word that alassyria may be killed. he is a talented bomb maker. he designed explosive that is can pass through the airport security screening methods and behind the underwear bomb plot and the cargo printer bomb a year later. he was apparently killed in the missile strike. u.s. officials don't know for sure but say it is looking that way. one terrorism expert said the missile strike may be a set back for al-qaida but not a fatal blow. >> we have to remember that the negative messages continue to thrive in the on line jihadi forums that is a latest publicication and dates back to the last decade. we have seen a number of media forums that spread this narrative of hate and intolerence. >>> and that
he had military oversight there in afghanistan and pakistan. he coordinated money and supplies for terror operation. military officials call it a significant milestone in the haqqani network that is closely aligned with taliban and al-qaida. >> we are learning more about the missile strike in yemen. killed in the attack an war al-awlaki and zamir kahn. word that alassyria may be killed. he is a talented bomb maker. he designed explosive that is can pass through the airport security...
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pope benedict also praying asking for stability in iraq and afghanistan. there was absolutely an overflow crowd in st. peter's square as there always is on this day but, perhaps, especially today because the weather was so good. amazing just a number of flags you see there as the pope gave his greeting in so many languages. you'd hear him say merry christmas in korean and the group of koreans would be there shouting and it was like that the entire time. very, very interested in showing how universal it is and what a draw rome and the vatican are but christmas actually kicked off last night in st. peter's basilica with the christmas eve mass, a very, very solemn mass. it was very interesting that the pope was talking about saying watch out for glitter or go beyond the glitter to find the true light and the true joy of christmas. he says watch out that it can be overly commercial, the bright lights can block out or hide god's mystery. and finally, eric, the pope, as you mentioned is 84. he'll be 85 in april. seems to be holding up pretty well. i was talking
pope benedict also praying asking for stability in iraq and afghanistan. there was absolutely an overflow crowd in st. peter's square as there always is on this day but, perhaps, especially today because the weather was so good. amazing just a number of flags you see there as the pope gave his greeting in so many languages. you'd hear him say merry christmas in korean and the group of koreans would be there shouting and it was like that the entire time. very, very interested in showing how...
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military to help rebuild afghanistan. earlier in the day, taliban truck full of bombs rammed into a u.s. military convoy. that set off a massive explosion sending debris for hundreds of feet. this happens in parts of kabul that is one of the most improved areas of the city. there is a lot of development going on in the southern part of kabul. an area that is seen as a real sense of progress for the city and also with the u.s. military and international community hopes to do, building roads, building schools, building homes. it is an area where the u.s. military has been attacked before and it remains a very violent area despite the improving infrastructure. it highlights the changing tactics of the taliban in afghanistan. violence has decreased against military targets but they are hitting more and more civilian targets and also the spectacular attacks going against convoys and government officials here in afghanistan. it is a change in tactics. taliban are no longer fighting troops on battlefield but hitting softer talks
military to help rebuild afghanistan. earlier in the day, taliban truck full of bombs rammed into a u.s. military convoy. that set off a massive explosion sending debris for hundreds of feet. this happens in parts of kabul that is one of the most improved areas of the city. there is a lot of development going on in the southern part of kabul. an area that is seen as a real sense of progress for the city and also with the u.s. military and international community hopes to do, building roads,...
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when their helicopter crashed in eastern afghanistan. the chopper apparently shot down by the taliban, though that is not yet confirmed. leaders in washington this american speaking out about highway how we should respond. peter doocy live. >> democrats senator john kerry the senate of the -- spoke about how sad he is for the loss of all the brave men on that chopper in afghanistan, but he was quick to punt out that the casualty count makes prospectly clear that we're slowly but surely handing off control of that country to the natives. >> we are in a transition in afghanistan. the effort that they are making there is one that is important to our national security in this transition, notice they were seven afghans there, members of the commando forces part of the transition that is taking place. i think we have to find out exactly what happened, i'm going to be very interested to see who might have been involved. >> speaking about the american troop draw down, seven ii kerry added that we're not getting out of afghanistan completely just
when their helicopter crashed in eastern afghanistan. the chopper apparently shot down by the taliban, though that is not yet confirmed. leaders in washington this american speaking out about highway how we should respond. peter doocy live. >> democrats senator john kerry the senate of the -- spoke about how sad he is for the loss of all the brave men on that chopper in afghanistan, but he was quick to punt out that the casualty count makes prospectly clear that we're slowly but surely...
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thank you for the update from afghanistan. it is not even hal weep and 12 states on the east coast are diveeling with an early winter with several inches of snow falling. and a foot of heavyweight snow expected in some places. we'll get to our chief meteorologist with the latest. >> heavy and wet. there is a lot of leaves on the trees because it hasn't been fall ret. we have pink with the winter storm warnings. 12 states under the winter storm warnings. take a look at what it looks like in woodland, pennsylvania. send me picturos twitter or facebook so we can get a good idea of what is going on out there. accumulating snow and people not believing that we are dealing with that but we are. it is a record-breaking storm and snowfall in the cities that will break records and certainly interior sections talking about snow and rain in places like dc right on the edge of rain and snow . same with philadelphia and new york city transitioned to snow. it has been raining this morning. can you see the snow creeping through jers yenew yo
thank you for the update from afghanistan. it is not even hal weep and 12 states on the east coast are diveeling with an early winter with several inches of snow falling. and a foot of heavyweight snow expected in some places. we'll get to our chief meteorologist with the latest. >> heavy and wet. there is a lot of leaves on the trees because it hasn't been fall ret. we have pink with the winter storm warnings. 12 states under the winter storm warnings. take a look at what it looks like...
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that's how boehner is reacting to the news of the deadly crash in afghanistan. he's not the only one speaking out. peter doocy joins us with more reaction. >> reporter: echoing what the republican speaker of the house said. john kerry also the chairman of the senate foreign relations committee said his first thought about this tragic crash is one of sadness and sorrow. in spite of that it is important to step back and look at what the combo of american and afghan casualties shows. he says it is proof our hand-off of control isn't just being talked about it is happening. >> we are in a transition in afghanistan. the effort that they are making there is one that is important to our national security, in this transition, notice there were seven afghan there is, members of a commando force. part of the transition that is taking place. i think we have to find out exactly what happen. i'm going to be very interested to see who might have been involved. >> reporter: senator kerry touched on the troop draw down. he said america isn't totally pulling out just enough to k
that's how boehner is reacting to the news of the deadly crash in afghanistan. he's not the only one speaking out. peter doocy joins us with more reaction. >> reporter: echoing what the republican speaker of the house said. john kerry also the chairman of the senate foreign relations committee said his first thought about this tragic crash is one of sadness and sorrow. in spite of that it is important to step back and look at what the combo of american and afghan casualties shows. he says...
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new developments out of afghanistan in the helicopter crash. u.s. officials are saying the chopper was leading a night mission. americans on board were providing back-up support for u.s. army rangers. it's the single deadliest loss to the u.s. military in the afghan war and taliban claiming it shot that chopper down. >> welcome to a brand-new hour. on board some of america's bravest. 30 u.s. troops were killed. among those heroes, 20 u.s. navy seals and elite seal team six. the one that carried out the deadly strike on osama bin laden but it's believed that none of the seals took part in that mission. cochb ner has the latest on the mission. >> reporter: u.s. military today launched an operation to recover that downed chinook and bodies of 30 american troops and eight afghans on board. this was the single deadliest attack since the start of the war. the operation to recover the helicopter and all the bodies could fake some time. we believe they will prove remove from the bodies from the area and try to get the chinook out of the way. for the militar
new developments out of afghanistan in the helicopter crash. u.s. officials are saying the chopper was leading a night mission. americans on board were providing back-up support for u.s. army rangers. it's the single deadliest loss to the u.s. military in the afghan war and taliban claiming it shot that chopper down. >> welcome to a brand-new hour. on board some of america's bravest. 30 u.s. troops were killed. among those heroes, 20 u.s. navy seals and elite seal team six. the one that...
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and they're shutting down vital supply routes for a coalition troops in afghanistan. molly henneberg is live in washington and molly, what has been the nato response to the attack on the pakinstani army checkpoints? >> hi. nato says its helicopters and fighter jets were called in by afghan and coalition troops fighting insurgents in that area. a spokesman for general john allen, the head of nato and u.s. forces in afghanistan, says the general wants a thorough investigation and also offers his sympathy. >> he expresses his sincere and personal heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of any member of the pakistan security forces who may have been killed or injured. >> general jacobson says the incident happened in part of a region between afghanistan and pakistan where the border is, quote, not always clear. >> arthel: and, of course, a decision like this, the confusion often works to the taliban's advantage, right? >> yes. one military an mist says the taliban often picks the border areas to engage nato and afghan forces in order to make air strikes more
and they're shutting down vital supply routes for a coalition troops in afghanistan. molly henneberg is live in washington and molly, what has been the nato response to the attack on the pakinstani army checkpoints? >> hi. nato says its helicopters and fighter jets were called in by afghan and coalition troops fighting insurgents in that area. a spokesman for general john allen, the head of nato and u.s. forces in afghanistan, says the general wants a thorough investigation and also...
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afghanistan is a key responsibility for him. the defense secretary has been very up-beat about the prospect of the defeating al-qaeda during the trip. he said if they can keep the military pressure up on them, and capture or kill less than 20% of the terror group key leaders still operating in countrys between here and afghanistan and north africa, they will have in effect strategically defeated them. his up-beat assessment comes as afghanistan prepare farce gradual drawdown of troops due to begin this summer. 10,000 are due to leave this year. another 23,000 in 2012. he has already had a meeting with hamid karzai to discuss the drawdown and the role of afghan forces when it happens. they are about to take the lead in some areas which nato forces handing it over to them this month. he hope to drive the taliban to peace talk in the period when the u.s. forces draw down. it is key to keep pressure up now to give the country a chance of some reconciliation. speaking in capped har, the new defense chief said the focus of the trip is
afghanistan is a key responsibility for him. the defense secretary has been very up-beat about the prospect of the defeating al-qaeda during the trip. he said if they can keep the military pressure up on them, and capture or kill less than 20% of the terror group key leaders still operating in countrys between here and afghanistan and north africa, they will have in effect strategically defeated them. his up-beat assessment comes as afghanistan prepare farce gradual drawdown of troops due to...
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attack in cab buhl, afghanistan suicide -- in kabul,ç afghanistan suicide bomber. at least 18 were wounded in the blast. nato says one of its service members was killed yesterday in southern afghanistan that makes 494 coalition troops kill in the country this year. >>> greece struggling to sort out political crisis putting a new 180 billion dollar bailout package in jeopardy. greekç official says talks are underway to form a temporary government to ensure the country doesn't go bankrupt. the main opposition party disputes that saying it is not part of any discussions. the party's leader is calling on prime minister george papandreou to resign. >> bipartisan group on capitol hill urging members of the super committee to go big when itç comes to crafting day deficit reduction package due november 23rd. joining us michael bennett part of this bipartisan group. you say go big, how big is that? i guess under the structures of the agreement now place they have to come up with at least 1.2 trillion you say they need to goç further? >> most economists, republicans an
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so that is a very dangerous situation and aspect, afghanistan and pakistan. >> rick: let me ask you to expand on pakistan because it does seem like there is a shift now in u.s. relations with pakistan. they have been our partner, but there have been rift, most notably i guess after we went in and got bin laden on their soil without giving them any kind of warning or heads up. what do you predict for u.s.-pakinstani relations in 2012? >> rick, it's all going to be hinging on internal relationship among themselves, between the army that wants more power, or that doesn't want to quit power between the secular government which basically is now being weakened by us withdrawing from the area, and thirdly, the returning influence of the taliban. so at the end of next year, most likely, we're going to see more influence to the military on the one hand and to the taliban on the other hand, a more weaker, central secular government in pakistan. >> rick: israel and the middle east and the peace situation there, anything -- any predictions for you, from you? >> the unfortunate development is that
so that is a very dangerous situation and aspect, afghanistan and pakistan. >> rick: let me ask you to expand on pakistan because it does seem like there is a shift now in u.s. relations with pakistan. they have been our partner, but there have been rift, most notably i guess after we went in and got bin laden on their soil without giving them any kind of warning or heads up. what do you predict for u.s.-pakinstani relations in 2012? >> rick, it's all going to be hinging on internal...
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forces operating in afghanistan. what say you about that? can it break down that ideology that exists? >> it is very important and a step in the right direction. this haqqani network has dealt a below to the united states and afghanistan for some time now. it exposed a weakness that admiral mullen referred to in the past weeks about our degrading of our capabilities that emanates out of pakistan. so this action continues is good thing. question about our pace of withdrawal whether we'll we'll keep momentum up and whether it's leads to effective pakistan cooperation. >> kelly: and in terms of hamid karzai the president o cooperation. >> kelly: and in terms of hamid karzai the president of afghanistan might anticipate, he is saying today that dealing with the taliban is basically useless. they keep coming and killing. where do i find peace? what does that do in terms of dealing with not only afghanistan the military role but a diplomatic role so it can move forward to a new kind of democracy there? >> it's unfortunately a very difficult situat
forces operating in afghanistan. what say you about that? can it break down that ideology that exists? >> it is very important and a step in the right direction. this haqqani network has dealt a below to the united states and afghanistan for some time now. it exposed a weakness that admiral mullen referred to in the past weeks about our degrading of our capabilities that emanates out of pakistan. so this action continues is good thing. question about our pace of withdrawal whether we'll...
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it is getting out of iraq and afghanistan. and getting us out of conflicts that we continue to get in we have these same needs here at home that we are borrowing and printing money to the tune of 43 cents out of every dollar to deliver to other countries. >> jamie: you are stating many of the issues that are on the minds of americans what is the one thing that you accomplished as governor of your state that you feel makes you the most qualified to be president q >> jamie, i did a good job that's the case that i want to make. -- getting online, garyjohnson 2012.com that i made a difference that i took a stand that more government is not better government. new mexico is a is 2-1 democrat. i get reelected in the state arguably being the most fiscally conservative in in the country by doing that i believe government should not get involved in our personal lives. i don't like legislation that criminalizes our behavior in the bedroom, if you will. let government allow us, you and i, to make decisions that only you and i, as individu
it is getting out of iraq and afghanistan. and getting us out of conflicts that we continue to get in we have these same needs here at home that we are borrowing and printing money to the tune of 43 cents out of every dollar to deliver to other countries. >> jamie: you are stating many of the issues that are on the minds of americans what is the one thing that you accomplished as governor of your state that you feel makes you the most qualified to be president q >> jamie, i did a...
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. >> if pakistan is attacked and if the people ofç pakistan need afghanistan's help, afghanistan will be there with you. afghanistan a brother and with the united states and pakistani tensions this has not had an impact in our attitude towards pakistan. >> is karzai creating a divide between his country and america? very important topic. let's bring in retiredç army major general, bob scales. you and i have talked a lot about pakistan and the concerns we have not only for the united states and what goes on there, but also in the -- and the nukes, but also for our troops in afghanistan. hamid karzai's comments mean what for the mission? >> what it means is that karzai is a fickle leader. he's a very, very weak read r the nato collision. i haven't met a senior military official that has had anything good to say about karzai. what karzai is doing, he's hedging his bets. think for a minute. this precipitous and somewhat embarrassing withdrawal from iraq has sent a signal to afghanistan and other nations in the region we areç out of foreign in -- entanglements any idea that -- leading
. >> if pakistan is attacked and if the people ofç pakistan need afghanistan's help, afghanistan will be there with you. afghanistan a brother and with the united states and pakistani tensions this has not had an impact in our attitude towards pakistan. >> is karzai creating a divide between his country and america? very important topic. let's bring in retiredç army major general, bob scales. you and i have talked a lot about pakistan and the concerns we have not only for the...
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bringing holiday cheer to military families who have lost loved ones in iraq and afghanistan. this program really helps families try to heal at one of the most difficult times of the year for them. sabrina rodriguez has that story. >> reporter: at first look, and listen, it seems like any other morning but listen closely and you will hear a sound that isn't so common. maybe not at the airport but for these families because this trip has a heavy price tag. >> it is for families with one of the parents has been killed in the war. >> reporter: the snowball express. once a year american airlines along with other sponsors team up to send these families on a five-day trip. >> it is the best trip ever. >> we look forward to it all year. it is really speciallism there's nothing else like it. >> reporter: this is julie and her son's third trip. last year they went to dallas. >> we went to a rodeo. >> reporter: while that was his favorite part. >> we walked down the street in texas and people are there with signs and flags andcg thak yous and tears. >> reporter: after everything. >> ki
bringing holiday cheer to military families who have lost loved ones in iraq and afghanistan. this program really helps families try to heal at one of the most difficult times of the year for them. sabrina rodriguez has that story. >> reporter: at first look, and listen, it seems like any other morning but listen closely and you will hear a sound that isn't so common. maybe not at the airport but for these families because this trip has a heavy price tag. >> it is for families with...
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. >> you also have special care packages for the canines on the front lines in afghanistan. and something that many people may not know about. because those dogings played an important role. >> they play a huge role and they are able to sniff out things 10 times more as we humans do. and it means so much to those. family that is coming to the hero's home. their son was one of the navy seals that was killed in the helicopter that went down and we lost so many of them . one of those is one of the dogs that worked with them . they are so close to the dogs and this means so much to them. and we have had request for those asking to provide. they have paw covers and googles to help keep the sand out of them and this is another way to encourage our troops there. is obviously goodies and coffee and cookies and we sent over two tons to encourage and motivate them and let them know we have not forgotten them. it is a difficult time for our family to have loved ones to deploy. there is a empty seat at l table this year and this is it a way to provide hope and encouragement to the troop
. >> you also have special care packages for the canines on the front lines in afghanistan. and something that many people may not know about. because those dogings played an important role. >> they play a huge role and they are able to sniff out things 10 times more as we humans do. and it means so much to those. family that is coming to the hero's home. their son was one of the navy seals that was killed in the helicopter that went down and we lost so many of them . one of those...
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in the mountainous regions of pakistan and afghanistan and in yemen. now the drone strike that killed al-qaeda leader anwar al-awlaki, it is certainly a case in point. intelligence networks teamed up with the unmanned aircraft and made it 'til take him out. it's cost-effective and it puts no u.s. military people in harm's way. the u.s. president had this to say about the strike this morning. >> i think it was a very good strike. i think it was justified. i think it's very effective use of our drone technology. the thing i'm waiting for is for the administration to go back and correct something they said two years ago when they criticized us for, quote, overreacting to the events of 9/11. they , in effect, said that we had walked away from our ideals or taken policy contrary to our ideals when we had enhanced interrogation techniques. >> cheney sailed he thinks the president should have the authority to order strike even if it isn't an american citizen, like anwar al-awlaki. >> interesting when you look at the drone attacks versus military forces. are w
in the mountainous regions of pakistan and afghanistan and in yemen. now the drone strike that killed al-qaeda leader anwar al-awlaki, it is certainly a case in point. intelligence networks teamed up with the unmanned aircraft and made it 'til take him out. it's cost-effective and it puts no u.s. military people in harm's way. the u.s. president had this to say about the strike this morning. >> i think it was a very good strike. i think it was justified. i think it's very effective use of...
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nato currently ships nearly half of the nonlethal supply for the troops in afghanistan through pakistan and the u.s. the largest member of the nato forces there, 30% of our nonlethal supplies will pass through pakistan and, they need to get through and those supplies, nonlethal ones are things like fuel and clothing and spare parts and food. for our troops. eric? >> eric: jamie, the alleged nato attack pushing already strained u.s. relations with pakistan further. the white house vowing to work with pakistan, to find out why nato allegedly fired on the military checkpoint, but, just how much damage has been done by the debacle? and what does it mean, going forward for our often strained relations with the pakistanis? joining us now as he does every sunday, this time is fox news contributor and former united states ambassador, to the united nations john bolton, ambassador, good morning. >> good morning, glad to be here. >> we heard from a pakistani analyst who brands the attack, quote, premeditated murder and says pakistan has taken enough abuse and insult and injury from the u.s. an nat
nato currently ships nearly half of the nonlethal supply for the troops in afghanistan through pakistan and the u.s. the largest member of the nato forces there, 30% of our nonlethal supplies will pass through pakistan and, they need to get through and those supplies, nonlethal ones are things like fuel and clothing and spare parts and food. for our troops. eric? >> eric: jamie, the alleged nato attack pushing already strained u.s. relations with pakistan further. the white house vowing...
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a spokesman for general john alen in afghanistan said he's paying the highest attention to the matter and working to determine on the facts of what happened. >> he expresses sincere condollences for the family and loved ones of any member of the pakistan security forces that may have been killed or injured. they remain committed to improving relations with pakistan including the operation and in our united fight against terrorism. >> in return. pakistan closed two border crossings that nato depends on in a third. splice. and the attack was a blatent and unaccepted act . today, pakistan's information minister said the pakistani government cannot tolerate such actions. we'll not only protest but prove certain actionshat the taliban government cannot tolerate such action. relations between the u.s. and taliban have been trained for a while. comprehend -- the u.s. embassy - ambassor pledged that the u.s. will work closely with pakistan to investigate the incident. >> molly is live in washington for us. thank you. >> three american students arrested in a protest in cairo are on the way hom
a spokesman for general john alen in afghanistan said he's paying the highest attention to the matter and working to determine on the facts of what happened. >> he expresses sincere condollences for the family and loved ones of any member of the pakistan security forces that may have been killed or injured. they remain committed to improving relations with pakistan including the operation and in our united fight against terrorism. >> in return. pakistan closed two border crossings...
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they are preparing a feasted at kandahar in afghanistan. president obama and first lady talked about it during the president's week's address. >>> elizabeth and three children flying by helicopter to the hospital outside of london, prince charles and his wife camilla, they arrived by car. prince philip was taken to the hospital yesterday suffering from chest pain. doctors inserted a coronary stent after finding a blocked artery. they are declining to say if philip suffered a heart attack. he has been in good health throughout his life. >>> new concerns for the world's most important supply route. iranian ships streaming to the straits of hor murz. we'll talk about what the war games mean. >> heather: a stunning development in the presidential race, major candidates denied ballot in a key battleground state. our panel weighs in. [ alarm rings ] [ male announcer ] take the fixodent 12 hour hold challenge. fixodent denture adhesive challenges you to a 12 hour hold test. ♪ thanks to its time released formula, you apply fixodent once, and it h
they are preparing a feasted at kandahar in afghanistan. president obama and first lady talked about it during the president's week's address. >>> elizabeth and three children flying by helicopter to the hospital outside of london, prince charles and his wife camilla, they arrived by car. prince philip was taken to the hospital yesterday suffering from chest pain. doctors inserted a coronary stent after finding a blocked artery. they are declining to say if philip suffered a heart...
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todd allen was hurt while serving in afghanistan and is at walter reed medical center in d.c. and the school district superintendent denied the mother's initial request because she has already taken nine paid days of leave allowed under her contract. sonya says, this is the time to make an exception. >> traditional temporary leave of absence with pay will be granted at full discretion of the employer. if there ever was an extenuating circumstance i and others it've spoken with fallen into that category. >> kelly: they're reviewing the request and plan to make a decision by january. well, in today's beyond a dream. part two on my story of shaquille o'neal recently in atlanta i sat down with shaq for a one-on-one interview, in front of the students at campus of moore house college. discussed his career and future goals and his desire to help children fulfill their dreams. >> boys and girls club saved my life. >> shaquille o'neal is one of the many well-known cars who appear in the campaign for boys and girls club of america. and they're directed by ron howard, and denzel washing
todd allen was hurt while serving in afghanistan and is at walter reed medical center in d.c. and the school district superintendent denied the mother's initial request because she has already taken nine paid days of leave allowed under her contract. sonya says, this is the time to make an exception. >> traditional temporary leave of absence with pay will be granted at full discretion of the employer. if there ever was an extenuating circumstance i and others it've spoken with fallen into...
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he served three overseas combat tours, including one in afghanistan. when he came home to san diego, he ran for office and became the first marine combat veteran of the wars in iraq and afghanistan elected to congress, still driven to serve his country. >> once you serve and once again see all the good things that this government can do and see all the bad things that people want to do to american people -- especially if you have a family or a wife or a husband and you want to protect them. and that's a logical transition. >> reporter: there are currently 8 iraq and afghanistan veterans in congress. six won their first terms last year. nearly 30 ran for office in 2010, and similar numbers are expected in the next election cycle. >> things look helpless in washington right now. there is gridlock and high unemployment. i think that this generation of warriors has that special attitude, that let's work together, let's get things done. >> reporter: kirn lawler started a commission in 2007 to help soldiers transition to statesman, like candidates, the navy
he served three overseas combat tours, including one in afghanistan. when he came home to san diego, he ran for office and became the first marine combat veteran of the wars in iraq and afghanistan elected to congress, still driven to serve his country. >> once you serve and once again see all the good things that this government can do and see all the bad things that people want to do to american people -- especially if you have a family or a wife or a husband and you want to protect...
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are we really ready to leave afghanistan? joining us now, retired four star army general, jack keane, a fox news military analyst, general, good morning. thanks for coming in, i was so touched and hurt by this story. because, when you think about kabul you think that is one of the secure areas and ten americans total four afghans and four gis and the contract workers that go at their own peril. what happened? >> it is a horrific attack, to be sure, and, what they want to do is undermine the people's confidence in the karzai government and break our will, and they'll achieve some of this. certainly, the people that are living in kabul, will feel let down, when there is ever a spectacular attack like this and comes to breaking our soldiers' will, that will not happen and the exact opposite happens and it strengthens our resolution to get on with the war and finish it favorable to our terms and in terms of the human dimension of this, i mean, it is immeasurable what is does to our families and the soldiers' teammates and what it
are we really ready to leave afghanistan? joining us now, retired four star army general, jack keane, a fox news military analyst, general, good morning. thanks for coming in, i was so touched and hurt by this story. because, when you think about kabul you think that is one of the secure areas and ten americans total four afghans and four gis and the contract workers that go at their own peril. what happened? >> it is a horrific attack, to be sure, and, what they want to do is undermine...
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pakistan has shut down crucial nato supply routes into afghanistan. hi, peter. >> reporter: pakistan is calling the airstrike the worst bombing that country has suffered in 10 years and in addition thotoshutting down a critical supply route, pakistani officials ordered the united states to vacate a drone base. but a senior u.s. official said that washington had received no such request and noted that pakistan had made similar eviction threats in the past. the three american students arrested in egypt say their detention was the scariest time of their lives. derrick sweeney told fox and friends that security forces threatened to force-feed them gasoline. he said they were hit and spent hours in a fetal position, handcuffed. police have released the woman suspected of showering black friday shoppers with pepper spray in a san fernando wal-mart. she is accused of firing the spray into the crowd at a crate of x-boxes were being unwrapped. she got away, but later surrendered. it appears the nba will provide its annual christmas day treat, barring complicat
pakistan has shut down crucial nato supply routes into afghanistan. hi, peter. >> reporter: pakistan is calling the airstrike the worst bombing that country has suffered in 10 years and in addition thotoshutting down a critical supply route, pakistani officials ordered the united states to vacate a drone base. but a senior u.s. official said that washington had received no such request and noted that pakistan had made similar eviction threats in the past. the three american students...
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now more from kabul, afghanistan. >> hi, gregg. the newly appointed defense secretary arrived here in kabul a short time ago. he's had a busy time already, held brief talks with u.s. military leaders at the airport, including general david petraeus. he then headed straight into a meeting with afghan president karzai. during those talks, he discussed the transition of some nato-controlled areas to afghan control later this month. and of course, they discussed the draw down of u.s. troops over the next year. panetta said he hoped to drive the taliban to the peace talks during that period. the defense secretary was also upbeat about prospects of defeating al-qaeda if they can capture or kill the remaining leaders. >> i would say somewhere around ten to 20 key leaders that between pakistan, yemen, somalia and north africa, those are -- if we can go after them, i think we really can strategically defeat al-qaeda. >> he also said the targeting of leaders such as new al-qaeda chief continues to limit their ability to conduct attacks. he s
now more from kabul, afghanistan. >> hi, gregg. the newly appointed defense secretary arrived here in kabul a short time ago. he's had a busy time already, held brief talks with u.s. military leaders at the airport, including general david petraeus. he then headed straight into a meeting with afghan president karzai. during those talks, he discussed the transition of some nato-controlled areas to afghan control later this month. and of course, they discussed the draw down of u.s. troops...
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>> absolutely, we need a stable, secure afghanistan. for the region and also for its impact on pakistan, which is a country of strategic consequence to us. very large country,ç nuclear we need bases in afghanistan to continue to deal with al-qaeda inside of pakistan. >> jamie: with the cia involved? >> very much so. >> jamie: it has been said they should remain. general, thank you. we always thank you for yourselves too. >> eric: starting a smallq:"t zy seem almost impossible now. for any strong willed executive who wants to give it a go we have expert advice on how you can help your business. >> new subpoenas in the fast and furious investigation as the list of lawmakers calling for attorney general wholer to go, keeps growing -- ericç holder to go, keeps growing. a congressman will be here to explain why he thinks holder should quit. and who ordered the yummy cereal? yummy. [ woman ] lower cholesterol. [ man 2 ] yummy. i got that wrong didn't i? [ male announcer ] want great taste and whole gin oats that can help lower cholesterol
>> absolutely, we need a stable, secure afghanistan. for the region and also for its impact on pakistan, which is a country of strategic consequence to us. very large country,ç nuclear we need bases in afghanistan to continue to deal with al-qaeda inside of pakistan. >> jamie: with the cia involved? >> very much so. >> jamie: it has been said they should remain. general, thank you. we always thank you for yourselves too. >> eric: starting a smallq:"t zy seem...
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as we take troops out of afghanistan in iraq. they are seeing this as an opportunity to flex its muscle in the region. that is why we have to get tough with syrian. if we could support the syrian opposition to push in as is sad government it sends a powerful message to iran, as we decrease our forces in afghanistan and iraq, they will not having supporters in the neighborhood. that is clearly what iran is doing right now, is looking for ways to take up the vacuum of leadership that is decreasing every single day because american troops are leaving iraq and afghanistan. >> heather: customers kicked out before they can get in the door. a restaurant consider closing their doors to children. major developments today in the battle of the raising our nation's debt limit. we'll have late breaking details and ask our power panel if they should face consequences for their partisan ways. >> it's threaten to undermine the economy, we need to get policy concessions they would never have been able to do it through legislation. >> once again,
as we take troops out of afghanistan in iraq. they are seeing this as an opportunity to flex its muscle in the region. that is why we have to get tough with syrian. if we could support the syrian opposition to push in as is sad government it sends a powerful message to iran, as we decrease our forces in afghanistan and iraq, they will not having supporters in the neighborhood. that is clearly what iran is doing right now, is looking for ways to take up the vacuum of leadership that is...